Sun King (Secessionist house), a photo from Rigas, Central

Photographer's Note

This style, which at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century referred both to architecture and other fields of art, dominated in Riga for a short time, however, it left behind extraordinary colorful architectural examples. This coincided with the period when construction of high-rise residential buildings boomed in Riga and organically found a place in the architecture of Riga. Art Nouveau emerged in response to previous styles, especially to Eclectics, which required following particular historical styles. In contrast, Art Nouveau stresses a complete creative freedom, an expressive flight of fantasy with a tendency to show all utilitarian construction elements as artistic value. Characteristic features of Art Nouveau - sinuous lines, geometrical ornaments � divided into two main directions in Riga: decorative and romantic nationalistic Art Nouveau. Latvian architects, representatives of romantic nationalism, were E. Laube, K. Pēk�ēns, A. Vanags, who created unique examples of national architecture (Tērbatas Street 15/17, Brīvības Street 47; 58; 62). Most characteristic examples of decorative Art Nouveau are buildings in Alberta Street constructed by M. Eizen魩eins.
Alberta Street is considered as the epitome of Art Nouveau in Riga. Each house is a different and unique construction achievement from the beginning of 20th century. Nowhere else in Riga will you observe so expressive and concentrated flights of architectural fantasy. Buildings No. 2, 2a, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12 and 13 in Alberta Street are recognized as National Architectural Monuments. Excellent buildings are on Elizabetes Street 33 and on Strēlnieku Street 4A, which in addition has been perfectly renovated.

Wanda1, TheMystic, Click3, emjleclercq, daburg, c_rapp, IvarsU, Angshu, pasternak, Angelillo has marked this note useful

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Wanda1 (15142) 2006-09-16 8:27

Hi George,
A good point of view with lovely warm tones. Your composition is nicely balanced with the windows on either side. Great details and textures.
Regards
Wanda

pablominto (53746) 2006-09-16 8:31

Hello George,
A very pleasant symmetrical composition, done with fine precision!
Good colours and details, textures are very good...
A most appealing image!
Greetings,
Pablo -

xavshot (69835) 2006-09-16 8:35

Bonjour George,
j'aime beaucoup ce cadrage qui respecte la sym彋rie de la fa蓷de. Les teintes sont superbes. Belle qualit� 嶲alement
amicalement
Xavier

Gustaw (21670) 2006-09-16 10:41

Hi, friend!
Interesting detals, good colours and good light. I like historical old buildings, interesting face in detals.
Marek

agbonavita (0) 2006-09-16 10:53

Very intersting sculpture and architecture George! I like it a lot. Architecture is something that call my attention after nature.
Nice POV giving some godness to the sculpture. It is made on a kind of rock or it is wood?
TFS
Andre

hay_kes (31439) 2006-09-16 11:11

Hi George,
Beautiful architecture. and excellent details. The colors and forms are great.
Very good work!
Congratulations

hAyAti

TheMystic (916) 2006-09-16 13:54

Great note to go with this superb pic, George. I am particularly fond of Art Nouveau, and this piece attests to the early development of that style, which owes much to the Pre-Raffaelites, the other, and unfairly derided part of late 19th Century Art, overshadowed by the Impressionists.
Cheers
Otto

serp2000 (47063) 2006-09-16 14:13

Privet George!That's beatiful like always in your works.Unfortunately, I never visited Baltic countries (it's my dream).But 15 years ago they included to USSR. You know...
Regards from Ural
Serghei

Click3 (1886) 2006-09-16 15:08

George...a very unique POV which not only portrays the lovely architecture but also makes the main motif really stand out. Lovely colours & detail. Muy Bueno! saludos, Robert

emjleclercq (15778) 2006-09-16 16:21

A extremelly well documented note splendidly illustrated by your picture. I recongnized Riga at first sight, althought I only visited the place in 1991 and everything was in a much poorer style compared to now (but this is another story). Excellent sharpness again.

Al lthe best,

Emmanuel

rosaline (0) 2006-09-17 4:00

Hi George
Here we have a well delivered shot with very good symmetry. The detail is superb and the soft, subtle colouring comes out nicely without being to strong or bold. Good shot and very interesting note.
Aubrey

ben4321 (9875) 2006-09-17 9:05

An interesting architectural detail George, and I like your symmetrical composition.
Good texture in the stonework, and I like the richness of the colour.
Good work.
Ben

wanna_yu (0) 2006-09-17 11:11

Hello George,
excellent view very symmetrical, sharp with a lot of details. Somehow I found it sunny but with lot of respect to be given. His eyes are just looking at me... Great work!

Regards
Ivana

c_rapp (254) 2006-09-17 14:26

Great POV the sharpness is great. The picture, and the history lesson you provided are very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Christan

MIG13 (0) 2006-09-19 20:17

Very impressive facade, George, for its details and colours. Great symmetrical approach! Well done, my friend! Regards! Miguel.

Angshu (56760) 2006-09-20 4:13

Dear George
A well taken shot with very good symmetry. I like the superb details & the soft, subtle colours. Amazing textures in stone & your POV helps enhance the beauty of this work
Regards
Angshu

pasternak (15185) 2006-09-21 9:14

Hi George, I like the upwards shooting angle here, and the central composition, resulting in an impressive photo. I like this architectural style as well.

Cheers
Alexander

Angelillo (9374) 2007-01-07 17:23

Hi George,

Really interesting and documented note! I like a lot these details of the buildings. This one is simply marvellous, by the perfect sharp, by the compo very well balanced, by the tones warm and soft. Beautiful! Thanks,

Angel.